Argentine Republic visas
Immigration to Argentina is administered by the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones (DNM) under Migration Law 25.871. The main residence routes are MERCOSUR temporary residence by nationality, temporary residence as a migrant worker, and the rentista (fixed-income) and inversionista (investor) categories, with a transitory digital-nomad route and family reunification also available. Most applications are filed online through the RaDEX system followed by an in-person appointment.
6 routes · 4 without a sponsor · 5 lead to settlement
Official portal
Primary source
Dirección Nacional de Migraciones — Residencias ↗ · Dirección Nacional de Migraciones (Argentina)
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Regulators of immigration advice
- Colegio Público de la Abogacía de la Capital Federal (CPACF) — Bar association that registers and regulates lawyers practising in the City of Buenos Aires, including those advising on immigration and residence matters.
Visa routes (6)
MERCOSUR Temporary Residence (by nationality)
Temporary residence for nationals of MERCOSUR member and associated states based on nationality alone, without needing a job offer or investment.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 9 July 2026
Temporary Residence as a Migrant Worker
Temporary residence for foreign nationals hired under an employment relationship to carry out lawful paid work in Argentina.
Sponsor required · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 9 July 2026
Rentista (Fixed-Income) Temporary Residence
Temporary residence for foreign nationals who support themselves with regular income from assets or other lawful external sources, not from personal work.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 9 July 2026
Inversionista (Investor) Temporary Residence
Temporary residence for foreign nationals who make a productive, commercial or service investment of interest to Argentina, with funds of lawful origin.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 9 July 2026
Digital Nomad Transitory Residence
Transitory residence for foreign nationals who work remotely for employers or clients based abroad while staying in Argentina.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 9 July 2026
Temporary Residence by Family Reunification
Temporary residence for the spouse, parents and children of an Argentine citizen or of a temporary or permanent resident.
Sponsor required · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 9 July 2026
Recent Argentine Republic policy changes
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Argentina sets national-hospital care rules for foreign patients
Argentina has introduced a national-hospital billing procedure for foreign patients without permanent residence, with emergency-care protections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes does Argentine Republic have?+
We cover 6 Argentine Republic visa routes in these categories: general residence, sponsored work, investor, digital nomad, and family. Each one links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which Argentine Republic visas do not need an employer sponsor?+
4 of the 6 Argentine Republic routes we cover can be pursued without an employer sponsor, which helps if you do not have a job offer yet. The remaining 2 are employer-sponsored.
Which Argentine Republic visas lead to permanent residence?+
5 of the 6 routes can lead to settlement or permanent residence; the others are temporary. Open each route for its settlement detail and qualifying period.
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